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Futures
6 guides on futures — part of the TRADZY Blog.
CME futures explained: contract specs, margin, trading hours, platforms and prop firm evaluations. Start here: What Is Futures Trading? How Futures Contracts Work.
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Copper Futures (HG): Contract Specs, Drivers and How to Trade Them
Copper futures explained: HG and Micro MHG contract specs, tick values, trading hours, what drives copper prices, and how to trade it.
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Dow Futures (YM and MYM): How to Read and Trade Them
What Dow futures are, why they move before the open, YM and MYM specs and tick values, trading hours, and how traders use them.
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VIX Futures Explained: How Volatility Futures Work (VX and VXM)
How VIX futures work: VX and VXM specs, contango vs backwardation, why VIX ETFs decay, and how traders hedge and trade volatility.
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What Is Futures Trading? How Futures Contracts Work
Futures trading explained: contracts, tick values, margin, expiration and rollover, micro contracts, trading hours, taxes and risks.
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Best Futures Trading Platforms 2026: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Sierra Chart and More
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Sierra Chart and Quantower compared: costs, order flow tools, prop firm support, who each suits.
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Futures Trading Hours: CME Schedule for Index, Energy, Metals and Rates (2026)
CME futures trading hours for index, energy, metals, rates and currencies, the daily break, holidays, and the busiest times to trade.